Rivalries & Top Games to Attend

Capital Cup

Rival Team: Richmond

The Capital Cup is awarded to the winner of the annual rivalry game between William & Mary and Richmond. The Tribe and Spiders’ rivalry dates back to 1898 and is the third most played rivalry in college football. The Tribe hold a slim 62-60-5 lead in the rivalry, and the Capital Cup is one of the best rivalries in the CAA, so don’t miss it when William & Mary takes on Richmond.

William & Mary Tribe vs James Madison Dukes

Rival Team: James Madison Dukes

The rivalry between James Madison and William & Mary dates back to 1978 and has been going strong ever since. There is no love lost between these two Virginia-based conference rivals, and every matchup is a can’t miss as conference supremacy and bragging rights are always on the line. The Dukes lead the all-time series 22-17, so come out and watch the Tribe try to close the gap.

William & Mary Tribe vs Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens

Rival Team: Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens

William & Mary and Delaware first met on the gridiron in 1915, but the rivalry didn’t become a regular thing until the late 1970s. The Tribe and Blue Hens have met 41 times with Delaware holding a 23-18 lead in the all-time series. Every matchup between these two CAA rivals is a must-see, so make sure to be in attendance when the Tribe and Blue Hens square off.

William & Mary Tribe vs VMI Keydets

Rival Team: VMI Keydets

While the Tribe and Keydets haven’t played since 2011, you won’t want to miss it when the longstanding rivalry between William & Mary and VMI is renewed. The rivalry dates back to 1905, and the two teams have 88 times over the years making it one of the Tribe’s oldest and longest running rivalries.

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Fast facts

League: NCAA Division I FCS

Team:William & Mary Tribe

Head Coach: Jimmye Laycock

Team Mascot: Griffin

Year Opened:1935

Capacity:12672

City / State:Williamsburg / Virginia

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